Admissions to Mar Athanasius College of Engineering (MACE) are primarily merit-based and conducted through centralized state-level processes. Below is the breakdown of the admission criteria by program:
Entrance Exam: Admission is based on the KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical) entrance examination.
Seat Allocation:
85% of seats are filled through the State Government’s centralized allotment process.
15% of seats are reserved under the Management Quota. These are filled by the Mar Athanasius College Association from eligible candidates who have appeared for KEAM and applied to the college within the prescribed dates.
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects, plus Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology/Biology as an optional subject, with a minimum aggregate of 45%.
Lateral Entry: Candidates with a Diploma in Engineering can apply for admission to the second year of B.Tech based on the entrance test conducted by the State Government’s Technical Directorate.
Entrance Exam: Admissions are based on GATE scores.
Process: Candidates must register with the Director of Technical Education, Thiruvananthapuram. In the event of insufficient GATE-qualified candidates, seats may be filled based on the aggregate scores of the qualifying examination (calculated up to the sixth semester for B.Tech graduates).
Entrance Exam: Selection is based on an entrance test conducted by the LBS Centre for Science and Technology.
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc/BCA/etc.) with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved categories). Mathematics at the 10+2 or graduation level is preferred.
Process: 85% of seats are filled via the LBS-managed centralized allotment process; 15% fall under the Management Quota, filled based on performance in the entrance examination.
Official Website: Visit the MACE Official Admission Page for the most accurate and current application timelines.
Registration: Create a profile on the college's admission portal once registration opens for the academic year.
Documentation: Keep the following ready:
Class 10th and 12th mark sheets/certificates.
Graduation mark sheets (for PG applicants).
Entrance exam scorecard (KEAM/GATE/LBS Test).
Transfer and Character certificates.
Aadhar card and passport-sized photographs.
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